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MM05 TKJ

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,156 mi
Last recorded140,156 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 TKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 140,156 miles

General underbody corrosion to vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 137,304 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 135,490 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 135,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 130,149 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 127,140 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 127,140 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 126,169 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play /knock in steering column (2.2.2 (b))

underside component corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2019 117,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 117,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 112,692 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 112,692 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp likely to become detached (4.6.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 107,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 100,999 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 100,999 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,989 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 89,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,699 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 62,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 51,534 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 36,698 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 36,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,224 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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MM05 TKJ is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 79,656 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MM05 TKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MM05 TKJ registered?

MM05 TKJ is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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